St Vincent de Paul Annual Christmas and Hamper Appeal
The Christmas season can be anything but happy for people facing hard times. The Pymble St Vincent de Paul Society annual Christmas and Hamper Appeal supports people in need via donations of hampers, gifts and cash. People in Pymble, Wyong, Glebe and nursing homes are direct beneficiaries.
Hampers for Pymble and Wyong
As in previous years, we are requesting food hampers for distribution in Pymble and Wyong. Please take a numbered card for a recipient family from the back of the church. The card details the adults and the number and age of children in the family. Please fill in your details on the control sheet provided, and take some hamper boxes.
When you return your hamper, please ensure you clearly label each box with the card number, so it can be directed to the correct family. The hampers not only provide some welcome celebration at Christmas but also some staples to help support the family. Suggestions for the hamper content include:
- Christmas fare such as Christmas cake, puddings, mince pies, shortbread, nuts, custard and jelly
- Pantry staples such as pasta, rice, pasta sauce, jams and spreads, tinned food (baked beans, tuna etc.), noodles, Christmas stockings and sweets for children
- Drinks such as long life milk, tea, coffee, cordial or Milo
- Toiletries such as shampoo and soap
- No alcohol or chocolate please
Gift bags for Glebe
Beneficiaries in the Glebe area are typically single person households and the larger hamper boxes can be difficult to transport. For Glebe, we are requesting a small Christmas bag containing the following:
- 3-5 small single serve Christmas fare items (i.e. a cake or pudding serve, ginger bread or sweets)
- Vouchers for Coles $40 and Kmart $20, which can be purchased at the back of the church (receipts can be supplied for tax purposes)
- A card extending Christmas wishes
- Make the bag festive if you wish
Please take a bag and a numbered card and prepare the bag with your content. When you return the bag, the vouchers will be added to your card and to the bag. Please ensure your card is tied to your bag so it can go to the correct family or individual. This gift bag donation option may suit those who find it difficult to manage a heavy box.
Small gifts for aged care residents
We also offer small gifts to aged care residents (e.g. soap, handkerchiefs, etc.) who do not have family, to ensure they receive something for Christmas. Numbered cards are also supplied for this at the back of the church. Please return your donation gift with the selected card.
Return of donated items
Please return your donation hampers, bags or gifts to either:
- Our Lady of Perpetual Succour by Sunday, 1 December at 9am, or
- Sacred Heart by Sunday, 1 December at 5pm
Cash donations
You may also wish to make a cash donation. Envelopes for cash donations are provided at the churches, or you may make an online donation via the link below.
All cash donations over $2 are tax deductible.
Thank you for your generosity. Your thoughtful donations will provide much-needed support to a family or individual in need.
For further information or assistance, please contact the Parish office or review information at the links below.
St Vincent de Paul Pymble Christmas appeal
St Vincent de Paul